---
title: Star Documentation
description: Learn how to create games on Star. Game design tips for creators and SDK reference for developers building browser games with leaderboards and audio.
url: "https://buildwithstar.com/docs"
date_modified: 2026-04-07
---
# Star Docs

Tips for creators, reference for developers.

## Game Design Tips

How to plan your game, write effective prompts, iterate on your idea, and publish something people actually play and share. Includes starter prompts you can copy and use right away.

- [Game Design Tips](/docs/tips) — From first idea to published game

## Star SDK

Build browser games with built-in leaderboards, mobile-safe audio, and HiDPI canvas. No backend needed. Works on every browser including iOS Safari.

- [SDK Reference](/docs/sdk) — Full API documentation, quick start, and examples
- [npm package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/star-sdk) — `npm install star-sdk`
- [GitHub](https://github.com/buildwithstar/star-sdk) — Source code and examples

### Get Started

```bash
npm install star-sdk
npx star-sdk init "Your Game Name"
```

Then see the [SDK Reference](/docs/sdk) for the full API.